Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

02:49

10.5km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Brecon Beacons National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.33 km

Waterfall Country Gate (Elidir Trail)

Highlight • Forest

The start of the second rivers worth of waterfalls, not as impressive as the other side, but still worth a walk to see and this side is quieter from visitors if you want some peace and tranquility.

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3.22 km

View of Sgwd Gwladys from the left bank

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You can cross the river at this point if the water is low enough and you are either dressed well or prepared to get wet, it was too deep for …

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3.28 km

Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This is just a beautiful walking area. If you do the 'full' 20km waterfall walk you can take in most of the waterfalls in this area that are on the …

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4.68 km

Ddwli Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The path is easy and well maintained. Went there on a Friday and it was fairly busy but a big space

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5.53 km

Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (Upper Gushing Falls)

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The Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf, or 'Upper Gushing Falls,' is a wonderful waterfall on the upper reaches of the Nedd Fechan. It is about the last of the bigger falls on …

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.61 km

1.59 km

530 m

383 m

359 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

1.50 km

856 m

184 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

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Monday 9 November

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Comments

May 24, 2024,Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

One of the best walks ive ever been on... it was so unexpected and Id never heard of this area. So beautiful can highly recommend 🙏💚 thanks for planning and navigating @Maria_outdoorsandstuff could get used to this 😅